Minamishima – An Omakase Experience in Melbourne

It took me a very long time to get my Melbourne trip photos sorted. And I’m still in the midst of doing it. lol. Anyway, I paid a visit to Minamishima just cos friends had said Japanese in Melbourne is pretty decent and since this place has been highly raved on many platforms, I thought…

Hiryu – Contemporary Japanese Cuisine at Tras Street

Had my birthday lunch at the newly opened Hiryu, a contemporary Japanese restaurant that incorporates traditional Japanese ingredients with a variation of inventive Japanese techniques. The place is helmed by Chef Raymond Tan who also previously worked at Sushi Jin and Sushi Murasaki. We went for the Omakase; Sugi priced at $128. The menu consists…

Kamoshita – Oden Izakaya I Never Knew Existed

Never realised the existence of this place until I was googling for places that opened for Sunday dinner. And it was an interesting find given Kamoshita specialises in oden which is rarely heard of in Singapore. Located at Neil road which is closer to the Maxwell Hawker end, the restaurant was packed with Japanese all…

Niku Kappo – Kappo-Style Beef Concept by WATAMI

If you have walked past the basement of Ion Orchard, you would noticed this eye-catching restaurant with all the meat displayed at the front of their restaurant. Brought in by WATAMI Group, Niku Kappo originates from Tsukiji market and uses Kappo-Style cooking where staffs will cook infront of your eyes. Reservations are encouraged to be…

Tokidon – Serving Wagyu Beef Bowls at Hong Leong Building

If you have been to The Basement @ Hong Leong, you will find a newly furbished basement with new faces of different F&B establishments. Gone are Yong Tau Foo and Mee Siam but instead, you can find an array of eateries to cater to the CBD crowd. I would think the standout among all is…